disapproving of “hypothetical questions embodying a substantial outline of the case proposed” but allowing “questions which only seek to ascertain that the juror’s mind is free of preconvictions”
How later courts described this case
- disapproving of “hypothetical questions embodying a substantial outline of the case proposed” but allowing “questions which only seek to ascertain that the juror’s mind is free of preconvictions”
- “Under the broad sanction of [OCGA § 15-12-133] it must necessarily be held that prejudice as to the size of verdicts is as much comprehended under the subject matter of civil actions as the nature of the cause of action.”
Written by the judges who cited it.
The opinion
Gardner, Presiding Judge,
concurring specially. I concur in the result of the maj ority opinion except I do not agree that the questions propounded to- the jurors were proper.. However, I am of the opinion that under the facts of this Case these questions were harmless.
I am authorized to say that Quillian, J., joins in this special concurrence.